Another awesome meeting of the Langston lifegroup! We have new members this month... YEAH!! Welcome to Angela and Ralph, Randi and family; we are blessed to have you join us.
After an amazing dinner, and great fellowship, we got down to business:
December meeting will be our Christmas party. Turkey dinner with all the trimmings, cookie exchange, and white elephant gift exchange. December 4th, 4pm, at Doneys.
Got our jobs all lined out for serving this month; see Johna's e-mail for the list.
Christmas caroling in December: sign up sheet will be at church. Teen caroling will be on the 8th; with the 9th, 10th and possibly the 16th as dates for the rest of us!
Jeff gave an wonderful life lesson on the "Battlefield of the Mind"; and the importance of having a heightened awareness of how we behave in situations we find ourselves in. It may be so easy to react in the "same old way", but we need to abide in Jesus, and redirect our behavior as He would have us do. HALT! Be aware of how we react when we are hungry, angry, lonely and tired. Important verses: Phil 4: 8, Romans 12: 2, 1John 4: 1.
Prayer requests:
Angela's friend Krystle
Vera's friend, Heidi O
Safe traveling for the teens and that they would grow closer to God
Khayla's sickness
Michelle, upcoming medical tests
Church expansion, where does God want us?
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Addendummmmm.....
See Janae's comment below.... and add prayers for them to find a home to your list! We missed you too James and Janae, but knew you were hunting and celebrating! Happy belated BD!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
October Home Group
I am loving how our group is starting to feel like a family! I appreciated so much those that opened up and spoke during a discussion on walking by faith and trusting what you can't see, and how hard that can be!
Let's get the business out of the way! Thurs 20th Michelle and Vera in nursery, Johna coffee, Adam, Rick and Newt usher. Sunday 23rd Johna and Janae in nursery, Michelle coffee, Rick Jeff and James usher with Newt helping to close. Remember goodies to go along with coffee on these nights! Special instructions for nursery/coffee from Suzy were passed out; will also be posted in areas. All nursery workers need background checks; Newt will give wild Vera one to fill out this week! Ushers need to empty garbage at the end of services. Try to have church workers park in back or across street so front lot has open spaces. Keep an eye on both doors after services so kids don't leave without parents!
No Thanksgiving evening service. There is a Dec 25 service, but don't feel like you have to attend; family is important!
Church needs a vacuum cleaner; anyone have one to donate?
Now to exciting stuff!
To paraphrase Pastor, Khayla and Adam have the responsibility of the teens and our group has been given the opportunity to be blessed to support them in that! And boy did our group step up! A and K have some great things planned for these kids, and I won't go into details as some may be reading this! But Oct 13 is next teen night at Caves and remember to bring the things we discussed to church by then to give to Khayla! Also there is one teen girl that wants to attend conference but can't financially and we will make sure she can go! We also talked about a December activity for the teens.... caroling at the care centers, etc.
The teens will also be invited to join our home group Christmas party in December... white elephant gift exchange.... more to come.
This is really exciting... Newt told the group we need a teaching person and I think just about everyone there at the same time said "I think it should be Jeff!" and looked at him; how's that for confirmation. He will do awesome!
Had a great discussion on another really exciting, very important issue, but again it is a secret at this time!
Prayer requests:
Pastors home group with other pastors and wives
Teen conference in November
Christmas service at Liberty on 23rd at 7
Women from our church going to Women of Faith conference this weekend!
Teaching pastor
Lead vocalist/guitar for music group
Financial needs of families in our church
Vera's friend Donna, another woman Hiedi needs clear mind and true salvation
Praise God for answered prayer for Vera's other friend from last month
Pray for Michala Sarin, that nothing will stand in her way of attending teen conference
Pray for visitors last Sunday, some are already being "attacked" for coming
Talked about a fun night with our group bowling, Johna and Rick will let us know more!
Be sure to check blog weekly, PLEASE add comments, post prayer requests, praise notes, any information for our group. And remember Ralph and Randi are part of our group, encourage them to come!
Let's get the business out of the way! Thurs 20th Michelle and Vera in nursery, Johna coffee, Adam, Rick and Newt usher. Sunday 23rd Johna and Janae in nursery, Michelle coffee, Rick Jeff and James usher with Newt helping to close. Remember goodies to go along with coffee on these nights! Special instructions for nursery/coffee from Suzy were passed out; will also be posted in areas. All nursery workers need background checks; Newt will give wild Vera one to fill out this week! Ushers need to empty garbage at the end of services. Try to have church workers park in back or across street so front lot has open spaces. Keep an eye on both doors after services so kids don't leave without parents!
No Thanksgiving evening service. There is a Dec 25 service, but don't feel like you have to attend; family is important!
Church needs a vacuum cleaner; anyone have one to donate?
Now to exciting stuff!
To paraphrase Pastor, Khayla and Adam have the responsibility of the teens and our group has been given the opportunity to be blessed to support them in that! And boy did our group step up! A and K have some great things planned for these kids, and I won't go into details as some may be reading this! But Oct 13 is next teen night at Caves and remember to bring the things we discussed to church by then to give to Khayla! Also there is one teen girl that wants to attend conference but can't financially and we will make sure she can go! We also talked about a December activity for the teens.... caroling at the care centers, etc.
The teens will also be invited to join our home group Christmas party in December... white elephant gift exchange.... more to come.
This is really exciting... Newt told the group we need a teaching person and I think just about everyone there at the same time said "I think it should be Jeff!" and looked at him; how's that for confirmation. He will do awesome!
Had a great discussion on another really exciting, very important issue, but again it is a secret at this time!
Prayer requests:
Pastors home group with other pastors and wives
Teen conference in November
Christmas service at Liberty on 23rd at 7
Women from our church going to Women of Faith conference this weekend!
Teaching pastor
Lead vocalist/guitar for music group
Financial needs of families in our church
Vera's friend Donna, another woman Hiedi needs clear mind and true salvation
Praise God for answered prayer for Vera's other friend from last month
Pray for Michala Sarin, that nothing will stand in her way of attending teen conference
Pray for visitors last Sunday, some are already being "attacked" for coming
Talked about a fun night with our group bowling, Johna and Rick will let us know more!
Be sure to check blog weekly, PLEASE add comments, post prayer requests, praise notes, any information for our group. And remember Ralph and Randi are part of our group, encourage them to come!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Can You Say EXCITED!!
Oh My Gosh! We have the BEST LIFE GROUP!! Awesome people, awesome discussion, awesome plans! Don't have time right now to tell you all we talked about, check back tomorrow morning, but we are doing life with Jesus! And did I say we have the best life group......
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Home Group Coming Up!
Our next home group meeting will be Sunday, October 2, 4:00 at Jeff and Michelle's home. Michelle is making lasagna-YUM- and she will be contacting you to bring something.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Small, but very enjoyable...
Much smaller group this time (really missed those that couldn't make it!) but it was a wonderful opportunity to get to know each other better. Speaking for myself, I came with the weight of a hard day of work, and left much lighter!
We firmed up our schedule for our service week; thanks to Johna for sending out the updated information.
We firmed up our schedule for our service week; thanks to Johna for sending out the updated information.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Next lifegroup meeting!
Just a reminder that the next lifegroup meeting is just 1 week away, next Thursday, September 1, at 6:00 at Jeff and Michelle's home. Newton is BBQing salmon; Michelle will be letting everyone know what they can bring.
Also, PLEASE go back to the first post on this blog and read Khayla's comment telling about the evening the teens "did life with Jesus", ministering to the family that lost their mom. It is AWESOME!
Also, PLEASE go back to the first post on this blog and read Khayla's comment telling about the evening the teens "did life with Jesus", ministering to the family that lost their mom. It is AWESOME!
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